Agonizing Sanity
Sheogorath stared at the Obelisk that had arisen on the very walk to his throne room. He could see it without even rising from his throne, and Knights of Order already surrounded it. If ever he needed indisputable proof of the approach of the Greymarch, here it was. And yet, despite his best efforts...he had failed. The March was coming too soon, the 3rd Era not yet ended. The event that would trigger it was to take place in 433, and it was only 430. And yet the Greymarch had already progressed to the point where he would soon revert to Jyggalag...and then everything would fail.
He had known this was coming, known it would come always. He had also known that true understanding of it would destroy Discord, which was why he was glad he had bonded mutually to so many other Daedric Princes. They would protect him from what would come. Sheogorath had hoped a hero would have arisen by now, one whom he could coax into the Shivering Isles and lead along the quests to stop the Greymarch, so that they would take up the mantle of Sheogorath. That would free him to be Jyggalag...and to either bond with Discord as Jyggalag or leave Discord unaware of the truth. Because if the Greymarch continued unopposed...when he became Sheogorath again, he would have lost the emotional bond of the memories with Discord. It would be like reading about it in a book, not experiencing it himself. To look at Discord without that genuine affection of the bond...it would destroy Discord, and Sheogorath would only find it amusing. The mere thought withered his soul.
And now all his options were taken from him. Before the sun set this day, the transformation would complete himself. He couldn't let Discord see it.
Hearing singing, he lifted his head to look. Discord was dancing his way back to the Isles from the Quagmire. He had obviously been to see Vaermina again. Sheogorath couldn't stop the smile that crossed his face from knowing his son had found love. Love...a concept he'd never even thought about before the mismatched mischief maker had appeared, and now it was both a blessing and curse upon his being. He didn't recognize the song Discord was singing, but it apparently involved making the air around him play a lot of bass.
"You are my light in the dark
You are the beating in my heart
But that is not enough
Will I ever being by your side?"
Well, wherever he came across or came up with the song from, it was obvious he was singing about Vaermina. He was in such a good mood, skipping gaily around the islands as he made his way towards the castle. Sheogorath felt his heart shrivel in his chest as he knew he would have to shatter that good mood...and a great deal more. Discord was his son, and he would protect him from this if it was the last thing he did.
As he thought that, he felt a stab in his core as Jyggalag flexed, and more Knights of Order appeared around the Obelisks. How apropos, he thought to himself. It will be the last thing I do as me... Schooling his features, he put a wrathful expression upon his face. This would be the hardest thing he ever did.
Discord danced into the palace, his singing fading as he saw Sheogorath's angry expression. "Dad, is something wrong?" he asked worriedly. "Did my singing upset you? I can pick another genre, I know that one's not for everyone..." He waved his lion paw, dispelling the heavy beats.
Sheogorath stood slowly, glaring down at Discord. "Gather your belongings," he instructed firmly. "Then make your way to the Ashpit. Malacath will welcome you."
Discord smiled widely. "Oh, a sleepover? I haven't had one of those in a while. But does it have to be in the Ashpits? I love Malacath's realm, but everything's so public, and Vaermina's really rather private about those things-"
"It isn't a sleepover," Sheogorath barked out. "When you have taken all that is yours from here to the Ashpit, you are to never return."
Discord stopped cold, his face becoming stricken. "B-but Dad! This is my home!"
"No longer!" Sheogorath snarled out, though the look of agony on Discord's face made his heart shrivel. "Out of my realm, out of my life! You are banished!"
"Dad, why?" Discord wailed, tears running down his cheeks as he lunged forward, clinging to Sheogorath's robes. "If I've upset you, I can fix it! Please, just tell me what I've done! Was it Peryite? Is it being with Vaermina? Was it rejecting the Dark Seducers? If it's something I've done, I'll undo it! If it's something I haven't done, I'll do it! Just please don't send me away-"
"ENOUGH!" Sheogorath roared, his voice causing the palace to crumble into the sky as multi-colored ravens that cawed like foghorns. "I am still Prince of Madness, and this is my Realm! My authority is final, and you are exiled from these lands!" He resolutely turned his back on his son.
Weeping, Discord vanished.
Sheogorath waited until he could no longer sense Discord in the Isles, and then sank to his knees and wept like a brokenhearted child. It was better this way, he told himself. Better Discord never look upon him again thinking he hated him...then to come back and see him not know him. But he would have done anything - anything - to have spared his son this pain. "Would that I could die for thee, my son," he whispered, wishing any amount of pain to himself to spare Discord this pain.
Tears fell against a Fell Iron mask as Jyggalag rose at the edge of the Isles. The curse would be obeyed. He would march through the Isles, and erase all that was there. All record of Sheogorath, all record of Discord...all record of the Isles themselves. The curse would not restore itself until the Era ended, and the Isles would be cleansed well before then, leaving Jyggalag with plenty of power and time to act.
He could not go to Discord after wounding him so. Even if the truth were believed, it would not be accepted. And there was no life without love. No purpose without hope. All that was left in the gap of time between the curse no longer driving him and the curse binding him anew...was to make of himself the Ultimate Expression of Order. "And I can never say goodbye..." he mumbled, his voice echoing within his helm as the Knights began their march, the cadence of their steps a metallic dirge.
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mantle
Wait... It triggered early?
7802155
Because Clavicus Vile removed his power from the curse.
Oh no...
Ever being by your side? Methinks that's a mistake. Also, I do not know that song.
*clicks tongue* Sheo, buddy, why not TELL him about Jyggalag and tell him this is to protect him?
I know that line, but I can't place it.
poor Discord and poor Sheo
but if Clavicus makes good with the wish Discord wished for then maybe something miraculous will happen.
i wonder if Malacath and the others will explain to Discord why Sheo banished him in order to protect Discord
No, no puns only feels.
7802163
Actually, those are the actual song lyrics. I believe it's because the song writers (Basshunter, the song being called "Angel in the Night") don't primarily write in English.
And the quote I believe is biblical. The full line being, "Oh Absalom! Would that I could die for thee!"
7802184
Ah, gotcha.
7802157
I actually had to Google his name to remember the relevant information. Something about the Librarian Daedra not being willing to help reshape the curse forcing Vile to get... creative. For some reason, I did not realize that meant disconnecting himself from the curse. I might have to reread the chapter in question.
7802197
That would be the chapter "Celebrate".
7802198
Just came back from said chapter, and I can't believe I misread it THAT badly...
I've seen this story in the featured list three times.
You want me to read it that bad Tatsurou? Fine.
I know it wasn't in the featured list for me. It just happens. Don't get your panties in a twist.
I done did read it.
Shit is happening
*begins preparations for a spell to separate Jyggalag from Sheogorath, permanently and banishing Jyggalag from the Shivering Isles, never to walk them again without Sheogoraths permission*
Discord...you'll have to know the truth sometime...
7802406
Why can I see this ending with Jiggles becoming a full-fledged Daedric prince in his own right?
7802466 *starts preparing a chaotic prank to play on Jyggalag*
"Would you like to help?
"
Guessing the gates of oblivion haven't opened up. So this just a heck of a lot more interesting
7802406
Didn't that already happen at the end of Shivering Isles? The Hero of Kvatch defeats Jyggalag, which breaks the curse placed upon him by the other Daedric Lords, and he crowns you as the new Prince of Madness. And Jyggalag willingly left the Isles.
7802517 idk..... i sadly have never played other Elder Scroll games... only skyrim
But i think this story is before that? Idk.....
This is so sad...
I'll bet this rejection is what fuels Discord's sadistic side as he returns to Equestria...
7802184 Did you just negate the Hero becoming Sheogorath entirely?
7802543
And Jyggalag leaves after conquering the Shivering Isles. Sheogorath regains control.
7802178 Holy crap guys! WE HAVE DISCOVERED A WAY TO STOP THE PUNS!!!
This WOULD be a joyous day, but feels...
Let's hope that Jyggalag runs into some JyggaLAG!
You wouldn't happen to read the webcomic El Goonish Shive, would you? Because their immortals' rebirths work much the same way.
7803178
What do you think inspired that?
7803205
7802406 think on the implications...
besides, the amount of power needed to perform that kind of spell would be the equivalent of the life forces of, at least, 7 universes...
7803430 oh, really?
meh... easy
i got more than enough power for that
*zaps alfonso with a spell*
7803430
7802406
The magic cores that power my facilities provide more than enough. In fact I helped start some universes.
7803516 thank you
we may need it for some materials for the spell
Poor Discord, but I bet that this will make him more wary of spurring any friendships he does make in the future.
DAMN IT AKATOSH, CAN'T YOU KEEP YOUR TIME STREAM RUNNING CORRECTLY????
And dammit, Shogorath, TELL YOUR SON WHAT'S GOING ON!!! THAT WAY HE CAN HELP YOU!!!!
7803519 done! I'll bring my magic infusers and part of my army so noone stops the spell mid casting.
7803528 thank you very much, good sir!
7803668 no problemo!
7803511
Instructions misunderstood:
Misread Alfonso as Alondro.
Mistakes have been made!
7803511 whooo wee! that wasn't half bad...
*redirects the spell out of me via my horn...*
7803516
I see... well, I guess that'd be OK...
7803519
7803528
7803668
7803675
And I'll be on stand by for if / when this blows in your faces to do some damage control...
7804108 *spell had a hidden effect! alfonso got zapped by a underlaying feedback spell, causing damage to his horn!*
7804138
* //UNKNOWN// appears
???: Hmmm...? Mortals attempting to separate two beings from one body... This is gonna blow up in their face if I don't help... especially since it is THAT Daedric Prince... Eh fuck it... please don't censor, me anyway, I got nothing better to do. (to Wild Balance) HEY heard what you were gonna do so... (summons five orbs so bright they hurt your eyes even when looking through a welding mask) here you go, the power of 500 big-bangs to power the machine and... (pulls out 10 machines with many gauges and a control panel) 10 self-powered energy stabilizers... oh and here is the instruction manual for the machine that you are building (hands over a book the size of a dictionary). Well... I think this is everything, so hope you don't blow up this universe! If you do, I will know about it and I will have to fix everything. Toodles! *disappears through an invisible portal*
where is sithis when you need him
7804263 *pokes the stuff.... it all falls apart...*
Eehh... no thanks.... i'll stick with what i have. It's plenty enough for what i need.... and for more....
m y heart
tats w H Y
Challenger approaches!
7804138 ouch... damned equestrian magic... well, I just hope you don't get us all killed...
7805469
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7805683
who said it was equestrian magic i'm using?
7806511 ok, now you've officially confused the *yay* outta me...
just be sure not to kill us all when your plans fail...
7806743 say... you are Void Dweller, right?